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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.13, 28,490.43 and 7,304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.13, 28,490.43 and 7,304.13 is: 10,953.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.13 : 28,490.43 = 7,304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.13/28,490.43 = 7,304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.13x = 28,490.43 × 7,304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.13x = 208,097,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,097,804.48/18,999.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,953.02

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